Rafting on the wild Himalayan rivers.
Rafting Rivers in Nepal
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- Trishuli
- Karnali
- Tamor
- Sun Koshi
- Kaligandaki
- Marshyangdi
- Bhote Koshi
White Water Rafting is a special venture in the river on inflatable rubber boat. A river trip is usually an unusual adventure. The most thrilling, exciting and exotic river trips in Nepal can be arranged with us. You have to choose river trips lasting 1 to 12 days on some of the best and exciting rivers in Nepal. These wild rivers rising from the hidden plateau of Tibet and the high Himalayan Mountains of Nepal cut deep down the rugged sloppy mid-hills of Nepal and then finally meander across the Indian plains to join the holy waters of the river Ganga.
In a country like Nepal, a river trip is one of the best noble gateways to explore a typical cross section of the country's natural as well as ethno cultural heritage. Whether it's just the two of you for a romantic escape or perhaps a group of friends outing, this action packed jaunt to the foothills will surely become a favorite outing sport of yours for many years to come. The river flows and passes through some of the most beautiful canyons, ethnic villages and landscapes of Nepal. The trips offer full spectrum of wilderness river experiences from the gently flowing stretches to the loud roaring wild and wet rapids. All our guides are highly trained and qualified in the aquatic sport for white water river rafting.
Why to go for rafting on the Himalayan rivers
(1) The rivers of Nepal take you away from the busy towns & settlements and lead you to the heart of rural unspoiled Nepal where there are no roads.
(2) Rafting 'leaves no footprints' has minimal ecological effect, and causes little disruption to the social patterns of local life.
(3) Rafting gives you the unique and enjoyable experience of river travel and it's a better way of viewing wildlife, peoples, geography, culture and nature.
Safety
Most people's image of white water rafting is one portrayed by films and the media and almost everyone who hasn't done it imagines it as a horrendously dangerous sport. But the truth is reverse. Accidents, even minor ones are rare and rafting has a much safer accident record than say driving, cycling, or probably walking.
This is because when you are on the river you are in relatively protected vehicle - a nice big bouncy rubber raft directed by an experienced river guide will never get out of control.
 Safety is the number one priority at "Satyam Tours & Travel Travel & Tours" and our outstanding safety record proves just that. Aside from formal qualifications in Swift-water Rescue and Wilderness First Aid Training, our river guides have devoted much of their lives to learning and running whitewater.
All river gears: rafts, Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, helmets and wetsuits are state of the art, and meet international standards. We conduct periodic checks to determine the condition of the equipment and if deemed inappropriate, we retire the item. We take all appropriate measures to ensure that your rafting experience is safe, enjoyable and hopefully the first of many to come.
Rapid Grading
We have used the standard international classification of difficulty when grading the river. But one of the problems of the international classification is that the majority of white water is class 3 and 4 and in fact there is a vast difference between an easy grade 4 and a hard one. We have used + & - grades to be more definitive:
1 2 3 3+ 4- 4 4+ 5- 5 5+ 6
Where we call a river class 4+ we mean that in our opinion this is the overall standard of the river - there may be long sections at a lower standard of difficulty.
Class 4- (5) means that in our opinion the overall standard of the overall standard of the river Class 4-, but there are a few class 5 rapids that can be relatively easily portaged if required. Our opinion in the grade of difficulty is base on typical water volumes for the stated month only normally November. If the monsoon is late then water volumes will be much higher and the river correspondingly more difficult, if not impossible.
International river classification of difficulty.
Class 1 Easy, moving water with occasional small rapids. Few or no obstacles.
Class 2 Moderate, small rapids with regular waves. Some maneuvering required but easy to navigate.
Class 3 Difficult, small rapids with irregular waves and hazards that need avoiding. More difficult maneuvering required but routs are normally obvious. Scouting from the shore is occasionally necessary.
Class 4 Very Difficullt, large rapids that require careful maneuvering.
Class 5 Extremely Difficult, long powerful rapids with confused water makes path - finding difficult and scouting from the shore is essential.
Class 6 Nearly Impossible, might possibly but not probably be run by team of experts at the right water level, in the right conditions with the all possible safety precautions, but still considerable hazard to life.
What you need to bring?
The less luggage you carry, the more you will enjoy yourself. Synthetic fibers are preferable to cotton on the river, as they are light, quick drying and provide insulation even when wet. To help you prepare for your trip, here is a suggested packing list.
For camping and travelling: Sleeping bag and pad, lightweight pants, cotton underwear, lightweight long-sleeved shirt or t-shirt, fleece jacket, toiletries (Including moisture lotion, spare glasses / contact lenses, torch or headlamp with extra batteries, water bottles. If you are traveling to the Karnali, Marshyangdi or Tamur, it is recommended that you bring walking shoes or lightweight hiking boots for the treks.
River Wear: Secured-fitting river sandals or running shoes are essential in the even of a swim (those who fall off raft are called swimmers in the trade). Shorts or a swim suit, sarong for women (recommended when visiting villages, as it covers the legs and doesn't offend the locals), baseball cap, sun glasses with retaining device, sunscreen and leap balm.
Optional Items: Small binoculars, camera and film, fishing equipment, walkman / Discman and tunes, reading and writing material and a personal first aid kit.
Personal Spending: As there is not a lot to purchase on the river in Nepal, we suggest that you do not carry much money. Approx. Rs. 500 to 1000 (US $15) will suffice. Chocolates, sweets and cigarettes are seldom available. If you think you might get a crazy, bring a few treats with you.
Physical Fitness:
You do not have to be an athlete to join our trips. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended though, as it will add to the enjoyment of your adventure. We do suggest some swimming ability, but non-swimmers can be accommodated. We have already taken many non-swimmers on the river. Our hi-buoyancy in life jackets and helmets mean there is little chance of getting into trouble.
On the river
There are no rules to running rivers. To enjoy, feel and learn, we ask that you be flexible and open to the ever-changing situations. Here is what you may encounter on a typical day during your river journey.
We rise with the sun, eat a hearty breakfast, load the rafts and begin our rafting day. On the river we paddle hard through countless rapids and cruise the water in between. On the larger volume rivers, approximately 30 percent of the time is spent running rapids and 70 percent drifting. Lunch is alongside the river on a sandy beach around noon. Throughout the day, we stop to assess the more challenging rapids, as well as explore interesting cultural sites and villages. A typical day consists of about 4 - 6 hours spent on the river, time dependent upon our choice of spectacular riverside campsites.
At around 3 -4 pm in the afternoon we arrive in camp, leaving plenty of time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Evenings are spent around campfire, drinking hot spiced rum and getting to know fellow rafters. Meals are prepared communally and the kitchen soon becomes a major social point.
On longer trips a layover day is built into the itinerary, giving you an opportunity to do as little or as much as you like. Longer expeditions have the advantage of real heart-thumping whitewater, with the semblance of a long river journey. By spending more time on the river, things are more relaxed, relationships progress at a more natural pace and memories are established for a life time.
What we provide?
In all our river expedition, we provide professional whitewater guides, private ground transportation, porters, permits, cooks, delicious meals that are hygienically prepared (vegetarian options are available, as well as special dietary needs), first-rate equipment, self bailing rafts, life jackets, helmets, wetsuits (according to season and on certain rivers), dry bags for gear, tents, and camera barrels. But we do not include the followings: Bottled or alcoholic beverages, any type of insurance, visa costs and personal expenses.
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